Following the Elathur train fire, the state cabinet has approved a sum of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased on the track, while also providing free treatment to the injured. In the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister provided details on the arson case.
In other news, the Central Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav, stated that the Maharashtra ATS, NIA, and RPF have detained Shahrukh Saifi, the accused in the Elathur train arson case. He was taken into custody from Ratnagiri following a joint operation by various agencies. Authorities confirmed that the perpetrator behind the train attack is now in custody following information from the Central Intelligence Agency.
Saifi was arrested from Ratnagiri railway station in Maharashtra following being traced following an investigation focused on nearby hospitals. The suspect had sustained serious injuries, including to his face. The hospitals in the area were alerted to the suspect’s potential arrival following being tipped off that he was en route to Ratnagira.
Moreover, the accused grew suspicious and left the hospital before completing his treatment. However, authorities located him near the railway station during a comprehensive search and detained him.
Additionally, Shahrukh Saifi claimed that he was instructed to set the train on fire, leading to confirmation of terrorist links.
Thiruvananthapuram: After the Elathur train fire, the state cabinet meeting has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh to the families of those found dead on the track. It was also decided to provide free treatment to the injured. The Chief Minister explained the information related to the arson case in the cabinet meeting.
Meanwhile, Central Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has confirmed that Maharashtra ATS, NIA and RPF have taken into custody Shahrukh Saifi, the accused in the Elathur train arson case. It was reported earlier that the accused was taken into custody from Ratnagiri following a joint operation by various agencies. The minister confirmed that the person who attacked the train has now been arrested. Following the information provided by the Central Intelligence Agency, a joint operation by Maharashtra ATS and RPF helped to take the accused into custody.
Shahrukh Saifi was arrested from Ratnagiri railway station in Maharashtra last night. The accused was taken into custody following an investigation focused on hospitals in Ratnagiri. The suspect who set fire to the train was seriously injured, including on his face. After receiving the information that the accused had reached Ratnagira, the local hospitals were alerted.
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Shahrukh Saifi was arrested from Ratnagiri railway station in Maharashtra last night. The accused was taken into custody following an investigation focused on hospitals in Ratnagiri. The suspect who set fire to the train was seriously injured, including on his face. After receiving the information that the accused had reached Ratnagira, the local hospitals were alerted.
Meanwhile, the accused who sought treatment at the hospital got suspicious and left without completing the treatment. But last night, the accused was taken into custody from near the railway station during a wide-ranging search in Ratnagiri.
The arrest of the accused in the Elathur train arson case has brought a sigh of relief to the families of the victims and the people of the state. With the Central Railway Minister confirming the arrest, it is now clear that the person responsible for the heinous act is in custody. The state cabinet has also taken steps to provide aid to the families of the deceased and free treatment to the injured. While investigations continue, it is important to remember the lives lost and work towards preventing such tragic incidents in the future. May justice be served.
